Selling ourselves on self-interest
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that the proposed Canada-European Union trade pact (CETA) is in Canada’s best interests.
Till the End of Time
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver asks, just how long should we be willing to keep MLAs in the style to which they have grown accustomed?
Pension turmoil: What is a small business to do?
Pension issues remain a key challenge facing small businesses today. AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill thinks pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs) are an interesting option to look into.
Selling Ourselves on Self-Interest
In this commentary, AIMS Director of Research Don McIver argues that the proposed Canada-European Union trade pact (CETA) is in Canada’s best interests.
AIMS Luncheon Briefing with Stéphane Dion, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent-Cartierville
As a consequence of the last federal election, Dion suggests that several new realities have emerged. These new realities raise serious questions regarding the future of our political life in Canada.
Backroom politics kill school review process
AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill is interviewed about his thoughts regarding how descisions have been made regarding the prevention of school closures, and his take on backroom allegations made by southernshorenow.ca as a result of a freedom of information request.
AIMS hosts Treasury Board and Minister for FedNor Tony Clement for a Breakfast Briefing
Join us as we welcome the Treasury Board and Minister for FedNor Tony Clement for a Breakfast Briefing titled Sustaining the Recovery; An update by Minister Clement on Canada’s effort to find $4 billion in savings for taxpayers
The Beacon – 20 July 2011
AIMS’ 2nd Annual Nova Scotia Municipal Report Card is released. A proposal by AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill for Prince Edward Island to uphold its confederation promises- and expand Provincial free trade with the West. Why small provinces and states like Maine need big business- and soon. AIMS Director of Research Don McIver suggests that Federal government goodwill initiatives may very well have acted in the opposite in retrospect to 1867. Perry Newman, AIMS Board member and President of Atlantica Group LLC recalls the tale of the brave Terry Fox in-lieu of his mother, Betty Fox’s passing. Based on a convocation speech delivered to Kingsview Academy in Halifax, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill offers some words of wisdom about the future of our society
Careless Intentions: Regional Consequences of National Policies
In this commentary, Don McIver, AIMS Director of Research, discusses the unintended consequences of well meaning national policies. He argues that rather than complaining about the negative consequences for the Atlantic Provinces our leaders need to recognize our unique regional reality and act within it.
A bold strategy for Prince Edward Island
In light of the recent annual gathering of the Committee on Internal Trade held at Brudenell, AIMS President and CEO Charles Cirtwill encourages PEI to forget about the Agreement on Internal Trade, join the New West Partnership, and do it today.